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Irish News for December 2014 : Page 2
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Gardaí Seize Cannabis In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have seized cannabis herb worth an estimated €100,000 and arrested two people. Garda said that a planned raid was carried out on premises in Coolmine, Dublin 15, on Thursday. A 24-y...
Gardaí Seize Cannabis In Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin have seized cannabis herb worth an estimated €100,000 and arrested two people. Garda said that a planned raid was carried out on premises in Coolmine, Dublin 15, on Thursday. A 24-y...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Teachers Announce Day Of Strike Action For January
Teachers will hold another one day of strike action on Thursday 22 January in an ongoing protest over Junior Cycle reforms. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers' Unio...
Teachers Announce Day Of Strike Action For January
Teachers will hold another one day of strike action on Thursday 22 January in an ongoing protest over Junior Cycle reforms. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers' Unio...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Over 90 Jobs Announced For Co Cork Maritime Sector
American wave technology firm, Resolute Marine Energy, has announced it is to establish a new European headquarters in Cork, creating 80 new jobs. It comes alongside two other announcements of new jo...
Over 90 Jobs Announced For Co Cork Maritime Sector
American wave technology firm, Resolute Marine Energy, has announced it is to establish a new European headquarters in Cork, creating 80 new jobs. It comes alongside two other announcements of new jo...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
FF Announce First General Election Candidate
Fianna Fáil TD and Spokesperson on Justice, Niall Collins, has been selected as the party's first General Election Candidate. Deputy Collins was chosen at a meeting of the selection convention held a...
FF Announce First General Election Candidate
Fianna Fáil TD and Spokesperson on Justice, Niall Collins, has been selected as the party's first General Election Candidate. Deputy Collins was chosen at a meeting of the selection convention held a...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Investigation Launched After Man's Body Recovered From Sea
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man's body in the sea at Dinish Pier, Castletownbere, Co Cork. Emergency services were called to the pier after a body was found in the wate...
Investigation Launched After Man's Body Recovered From Sea
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man's body in the sea at Dinish Pier, Castletownbere, Co Cork. Emergency services were called to the pier after a body was found in the wate...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
First Emergency Homeless Shelter To Open In Dublin
Dublin City Council has announced that a number of the promised emergency beds for homeless people will be made available earlier than expected. Two hundred and sixty emergency beds to help tackle em...
First Emergency Homeless Shelter To Open In Dublin
Dublin City Council has announced that a number of the promised emergency beds for homeless people will be made available earlier than expected. Two hundred and sixty emergency beds to help tackle em...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Man's Body Found In Co Meath
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Co Meath. Gardaí aid that the body of a man in his 30s was found on Thursday at a house in Mooretown, Ratoath....
Man's Body Found In Co Meath
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Co Meath. Gardaí aid that the body of a man in his 30s was found on Thursday at a house in Mooretown, Ratoath....
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Luas Operator Accused Of 'Discrimination'
Operators of the Luas service have been accused of discrimination following the news they will not extend the same late-night service to the Red Line as being offered by the Green Line. The Green Lin...
Luas Operator Accused Of 'Discrimination'
Operators of the Luas service have been accused of discrimination following the news they will not extend the same late-night service to the Red Line as being offered by the Green Line. The Green Lin...
Irish News, Dec 12, 2014
Application Submitted For Largest Docklands Developement To Date
An application for a proposed €450m development on Dublin's Docklands has been submitted to Dublin City Council. The Reveal Developments proposal includes office space for over 2,000 workers and more...
Application Submitted For Largest Docklands Developement To Date
An application for a proposed €450m development on Dublin's Docklands has been submitted to Dublin City Council. The Reveal Developments proposal includes office space for over 2,000 workers and more...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
CSO Figures Show Tourism Revenue At Almost €3bn
New figures published today have revealed that an estimated €2.8 billion has been spent in Ireland by overseas visitors. Welcoming the news, announced by the CSO, Minister for Transport, Tourism and ...
CSO Figures Show Tourism Revenue At Almost €3bn
New figures published today have revealed that an estimated €2.8 billion has been spent in Ireland by overseas visitors. Welcoming the news, announced by the CSO, Minister for Transport, Tourism and ...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
Fianna Fáil Accuse Govt Of Abandoning Primary Schools
Fianna Fáil has accused the government of abandoning primary schools after Minister Jan O'Sullivan revealed that €35m is being reallocated from the primary budget to third level spending. Deputy McC...
Fianna Fáil Accuse Govt Of Abandoning Primary Schools
Fianna Fáil has accused the government of abandoning primary schools after Minister Jan O'Sullivan revealed that €35m is being reallocated from the primary budget to third level spending. Deputy McC...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
Tánaiste Rules Out Rent Control
The use of rent control will be considered despite rising rents, Tánaiste Joan Burton has said. The Tánaiste was responding to figures published today by the Private Residential Tenancies Board revea...
Tánaiste Rules Out Rent Control
The use of rent control will be considered despite rising rents, Tánaiste Joan Burton has said. The Tánaiste was responding to figures published today by the Private Residential Tenancies Board revea...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
No Change To TV Licencing Fee
There will no change to the current arrangements of the TV licence fee, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources said. Minister McHugh made the comment ...
No Change To TV Licencing Fee
There will no change to the current arrangements of the TV licence fee, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources said. Minister McHugh made the comment ...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
200 New Jobs For Dublin
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by global financial services provider, Fidelity Investments. The company is opening its second office in Dublin, with a new facility at Citywest. Its I...
200 New Jobs For Dublin
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by global financial services provider, Fidelity Investments. The company is opening its second office in Dublin, with a new facility at Citywest. Its I...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
Insurers Urged To Offer Flood Cover In Cork
Fianna Fáil has called on insurance companies to provide flood cover to households and businesses in Cork City. TD for Cork South Central, Michael McGrath, has called on insurers to offer the cover a...
Insurers Urged To Offer Flood Cover In Cork
Fianna Fáil has called on insurance companies to provide flood cover to households and businesses in Cork City. TD for Cork South Central, Michael McGrath, has called on insurers to offer the cover a...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
Funding Announced For Regional Airports
News that funding of more than €600,000 has been secured for Kerry Airport has been welcomed, with Fine Gael saying that it highlights "the importance of Kerry Regional Airport as a primary transport ...
Funding Announced For Regional Airports
News that funding of more than €600,000 has been secured for Kerry Airport has been welcomed, with Fine Gael saying that it highlights "the importance of Kerry Regional Airport as a primary transport ...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
Investigation Launches Into Creche Death
An investigation has been launched into the death of a young boy at a crèche in Castlebridge. Gardaí said that staff found the infant unresponsive on Tuesday. It is understood that crèche staff admin...
Investigation Launches Into Creche Death
An investigation has been launched into the death of a young boy at a crèche in Castlebridge. Gardaí said that staff found the infant unresponsive on Tuesday. It is understood that crèche staff admin...
Irish News, Dec 11, 2014
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Accident In Co Kildare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal accident in Co Kildare in which a 60-year-old woman died after being hit by a car. Gardaí said the woman was struck by a car at about 17:45 on Wednesday ...
Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Accident In Co Kildare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal accident in Co Kildare in which a 60-year-old woman died after being hit by a car. Gardaí said the woman was struck by a car at about 17:45 on Wednesday ...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
100 Jobs Announced For Park West
One hundred new jobs have been created in Park West by Allianz Worldwide Care. The announcement has been welcomed by Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, who said: "The announcement b...
100 Jobs Announced For Park West
One hundred new jobs have been created in Park West by Allianz Worldwide Care. The announcement has been welcomed by Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, who said: "The announcement b...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
Christmas Bonus Scheme For 18,000 Trainees
A Christmas Bonus Scheme for 18,000 trainees has been unveiled by Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan and Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English. The trainees on ...
Christmas Bonus Scheme For 18,000 Trainees
A Christmas Bonus Scheme for 18,000 trainees has been unveiled by Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan and Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English. The trainees on ...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
Woman, 86, Struck By Car
An elderly woman has died after being struck by a car in Co Sligo. The incident happened on the N15 at Cartron, Bundoran Road, at around 6.40pm on Tuesday (9 December). The 86-year-old, who was a ...
Woman, 86, Struck By Car
An elderly woman has died after being struck by a car in Co Sligo. The incident happened on the N15 at Cartron, Bundoran Road, at around 6.40pm on Tuesday (9 December). The 86-year-old, who was a ...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
Investigation Launched Into Care Home
An investigation is to be launched by gardaí and health authorities following allegations that staff abused vulnerable residents at Áras Attracta Care Home. The allegations were made during an RTÉ P...
Investigation Launched Into Care Home
An investigation is to be launched by gardaí and health authorities following allegations that staff abused vulnerable residents at Áras Attracta Care Home. The allegations were made during an RTÉ P...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
'Amber' Warning As Ireland Braces For Stormy Weather
Met Éireann has announced an 'amber' weather warning for today, as Ireland prepares for strong gale force winds and heavy showers of rain or hail. Westerly and strong gales will hit all Irish coastal...
'Amber' Warning As Ireland Braces For Stormy Weather
Met Éireann has announced an 'amber' weather warning for today, as Ireland prepares for strong gale force winds and heavy showers of rain or hail. Westerly and strong gales will hit all Irish coastal...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
Dublin Prepares For Water Protests
Thousands of people are protesting in Dublin today against the introduction of water charges in Ireland. Traffic restrictions have been announced in the city centre ahead of the demonstration, with p...
Dublin Prepares For Water Protests
Thousands of people are protesting in Dublin today against the introduction of water charges in Ireland. Traffic restrictions have been announced in the city centre ahead of the demonstration, with p...
Irish News, Dec 10, 2014
O'Driscoll Receives Honorary Belfast Degree
Brian O'Driscoll is to be awarded an honorary degree by Queen's University Belfast today. Considered one of Ireland's greatest ever sporting heroes, Mr O'Driscoll will be honoured for services to spo...
O'Driscoll Receives Honorary Belfast Degree
Brian O'Driscoll is to be awarded an honorary degree by Queen's University Belfast today. Considered one of Ireland's greatest ever sporting heroes, Mr O'Driscoll will be honoured for services to spo...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
Weather Warning Increased To 'Orange'
A 'yellow' weather warning issued by Met Éireann has been increased to 'orange' ahead of expected strong winds and wintry showers. Rain in Connacht and Ulster will spread southeastwards over Leinster...
Weather Warning Increased To 'Orange'
A 'yellow' weather warning issued by Met Éireann has been increased to 'orange' ahead of expected strong winds and wintry showers. Rain in Connacht and Ulster will spread southeastwards over Leinster...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
Jobs Growth To Boost Christmas Trading
Jobs growth is expected to lead to the best Christmas trading period since 2007, according to a new report from property consultants Savills Ireland. Dr John McCartney, Economist and Director of Rese...
Jobs Growth To Boost Christmas Trading
Jobs growth is expected to lead to the best Christmas trading period since 2007, according to a new report from property consultants Savills Ireland. Dr John McCartney, Economist and Director of Rese...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
Settlement Agreed For Waterford Crystal Staff
An agreement has been reached in relation to the long-running Waterford Crystal pension case. Under the deal, the former workers of the factory will receive "significant pensions" and a tax-free lum...
Settlement Agreed For Waterford Crystal Staff
An agreement has been reached in relation to the long-running Waterford Crystal pension case. Under the deal, the former workers of the factory will receive "significant pensions" and a tax-free lum...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
Sinead O'Connor Joins Sinn Féin
Sinead O'Connor has said she has joined Sinn Féin. The singer revealed her decision in an official blog post on her website which she entitled "Strange Week". She said she wanted to join the polit...
Sinead O'Connor Joins Sinn Féin
Sinead O'Connor has said she has joined Sinn Féin. The singer revealed her decision in an official blog post on her website which she entitled "Strange Week". She said she wanted to join the polit...
Irish News, Dec 9, 2014
€1.9m Approved For Events In 2015
Funding of €1.945m has been approved by Fáilte Ireland for 16 national festivals and events to take place next year. Minister for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring said: "Festivals and events are the life...
€1.9m Approved For Events In 2015
Funding of €1.945m has been approved by Fáilte Ireland for 16 national festivals and events to take place next year. Minister for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring said: "Festivals and events are the life...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered sleet and snow showers will turn increasingly heavy and more frequent in the afternoon across the north. Largely dry with sunny spells in the south, but showers spreading here towards the end of the day. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Frequent, often heavy showers of rain, sleet and snow will affect most parts this evening and overnight, but are likely to be most frequent across the northeast. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
